2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jaguar XK | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1328 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |